Prepare against Martin Machalek
Czechia · World #40,599 classical · FIDE ID 342084
Our database contains 36 games by Martin Machalek, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Machalek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Machalek before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,932 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 27.8% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Machalek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Machalek's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Machalek usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Machalek usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Machalek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Martin Machalek's chess games
All 36 games by Martin Machalek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Martin Bolek | 1,524 | 9th Plzen Open C | A60 |
| Jan 2003 | Zdenek Simek | 1,522 | ch-CZE U16 | B84 |
| Jan 2003 | Stepan Erban | 1,410 | ch-CZE U16 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Plzen Open C | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,609 |
| Klatovy Open B | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,806 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,677 |
| Frymburk Open B | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Machalek's chess games?
36 games by Martin Machalek, from Jan 2017 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Martin Machalek has played.
What does Martin Machalek play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Martin Machalek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Machalek answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Machalek play as White?
As White, Martin Machalek's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Machalek play as Black?
As Black, Martin Machalek most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Martin Machalek's FIDE rating?
Martin Machalek is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Martin Machalek played?
Our database contains 36 games by Martin Machalek, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Machalek?
36 games by Martin Machalek reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.